Combos to practise with Gangplank
AA = basic attack · EAA = empowered attack · 1/2/3 = cast or stage. Arrows indicate order, not instant presses.
Training sequence 1
E- AA
Q- AA
Begin with the first action, confirm its effect, then progress through the sequence. Stop if its prerequisite or retreat route is missing.
Checks before practising
- Time the barrel’s health; Q targets the barrel, not the enemy.
- Confirm the opening control or slow connects before committing the follow-up.
Game plan for Gangplank
Early game
Test a short exchange before staying in melee. Separate the damage sequence from the decision to pursue, especially when the opponent’s wave is large.
Team fights
Choose whether to threaten a side target or protect an ally. Enter when you can keep attacking, rather than absorbing every enemy spell at the start.
Mistake to avoid
Following a retreating opponent after your mobility and protection are spent.
Learn Gangplank abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.
Learn the champion’s kit
In the practice tool, cast each ability separately and check its range, targeting and effect. Read the passive before practising a sequence: it can change how attacks and spells work together.
P · Trial by Fire
Every few seconds, Gangplank's melee strike will set his opponent on fire.
Q · Parrrley
Shoots target, plundering Gold for each enemy unit killed.
Rank-one cooldown : 4.5 seconds
W · Remove Scurvy
Eats citrus to cure crowd control effects and restore Health.
Rank-one cooldown : 22 secondsE · Powder Keg
Gangplank uncovers a powder keg at target location. If he attacks it, it explodes, spreading the attack's damage to enemies in the area, slowing them.
R · Cannon Barrage
Gangplank signals his ship to bombard an area, slowing and damaging enemies.
Rank-one cooldown : 160 secondsAbilities: official game data 16.20.1. Descriptions may change with balance updates.
Practice before ranked
First test each spell against a target dummy. Identify the skill you need to escape or survive before spending it offensively. Check alternate forms or empowered casts in the game too. Practise a sequence slowly, then repeat it while moving.
Before you engage
Check the enemy’s control and escape spells, your health and resources, ally position and retreat path. An available ultimate is not by itself a reason to commit.
Review your first games
Review one missed spell, one unnecessary death and one lost objective. Practise the specific mistake before adding complex sequences. Start with the role you intend to play.
Choose your role and build
Compare the build, rune page, skill priority and matchups for your role. Later purchases depend on the enemy team.
These guides explain gameplay basics. Build pages contain the selected patch, role and rank statistics.